RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL
RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the South Tippah School District school district, located in Ripley, MS with about 499 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 31 teachers, RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Ripley, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the South Tippah School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By fostering a culture of academic rigor and personal responsibility, the school aims to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in a competitive, ever-evolving global society.
Beyond its core curriculum, RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on maintaining strong community ties and promoting a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and participate in school spirit initiatives. By integrating modern learning standards with traditional community values, RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL strives to be a cornerstone of educational excellence in Tippah County.
For more information, contact RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 837-7583 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Ripley, MS with about 499 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Tippah School District
- Total Students:
- 499
- Teachers:
- 31.45
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 499 students
- White
- 55.3%
- Black or African American
- 27.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.